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The Supreme Court of India will hear several significant cases on Friday, including rulings on child marriage enforcement, airfare regulation, and a plea regarding the regulation of OTT platforms. Additionally, a case challenging Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s acquittal will be addressed. Meanwhile, the Rouse Avenue Court will hear Satyendar Jain’s bail plea.
Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s Party of Canada, stated that if the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Liberal govt’s allegations of Indian diplomats engaging in criminal activities in Canada are true, they are serious and need urgent action. However, he criticized Justin Trudeau for lacking solid evidence. He also labeled Hardeep Singh Nijjar […]
Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif described EAM S Jaishankar’s recent visit to Islamabad as a positive step to improve relations between India and Pakistan. Speaking to Indian journalists, he expressed dissatisfaction with the prolonged pause in ties, recalling PM Modi’s unexpected trip to Lahore in 2015. Sharif emphasized the need for both nations to engage and […]
President Joe Biden praised Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as a “good day” for the world, citing its significance in removing obstacles to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations. Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted it as a chance to “finally end the war in Gaza.” Biden intends to speak with PM Netanyahu to […]
Tamil Nadu Police, in a counter petition to the Supreme Court, raised concerns about missing individuals linked to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation. They reported a crematorium on the premises, and alleged expired medicines were given to inmates. Coimbatore Police filed cases based on complaints, including missing persons, according to a 23-page report submitted to […]
The Supreme Court began hearing petitions to criminalize marital rape, challenging an exception in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) that protects husbands from rape charges. Petitioners argue that wives have the right to say no and contend that the move to criminalize marital rape signifies a struggle against patriarchy, opposing Exception 2 of Section 63 […]
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has nominated senior leader Sathyan Mokeri as the Left Democratic Front candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, where he will face Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi. Mokeri, a former MLA, previously contested in 2014 but lost by 20,000 votes. He expressed confidence, stating, “Even Indira Gandhi lost elections; Priyanka […]
A senior Chinese official, Jia Qingguo, stated that China prefers Kamala Harris over Donald Trump for the US presidency due to deteriorating bilateral ties during Trump’s term, which led to significant confrontation. While the Chinese government refrains from commenting on the election to avoid accusations of interference, Jia expressed, “I would prefer Harris because of […]
Iran’s UN mission stated that Yahya Sinwar’s killing would strengthen “resistance” in the region, shortly after Israel announced his death. They declared, “The spirit of resistance will be strengthened,” asserting that he would serve as a model for youth in their pursuit of Palestine’s liberation. The mission emphasized that as long as occupation exists...
Donald Trump blamed Volodymyr Zelensky for aiding the start of the war with Russia, indicating a potential shift in US policy if he wins the Nov 5 election. He criticized Zelenskiy for not seeking peace and suggested land concessions to Russia. Trump’s remarks hint at reducing U.S. aid for Ukraine, contrasting with Vice President Kamala […]
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has ordered a businessman to pay ₹4.2 lakh in compensation to a labourer wrongfully jailed for nearly six months due to a false complaint. The court highlighted the violation of the labourer’s fundamental right to liberty and condemned the overcrowded, miserable conditions of Indian jails, emphasizing the […]
Nineteen BJP MLAs in Manipur have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove Chief Minister N Biren Singh, citing concerns over the government’s ability to restore peace. The letter highlights constituents’ demands for resignations if solutions aren’t found and emphasizes that dialogue is essential for reconciliation, warning that ongoing conflict could damage India’s ...
The Supreme Court granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) an extra week to respond to Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea in a money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam. Chatterjee’s lawyer argued he deserves bail after serving one-third of the maximum sentence, while the ED labeled the case serious. Chatterjee was arrested in July 2022 and […]
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli military operation in southern Gaza, marking what he called the “beginning of the end” of the year-long war. Though Hamas has not confirmed the death, Netanyahu hailed Sinwar’s killing as a key moment in weakening Hamas. Sinwar had taken leadership […]
North Korea announced that it has completely blocked roads and railways connecting to South Korea along its southern border. Following an order from the Central Military Commission, sections of roads and railways in Kamho-ri and Tongnae-ri were destroyed by blasting to enforce a “phased complete separation” from South Korea. The state media emphasized the move […]